*** Car Wash / Valet / Detailing Thread ***

Hyburnate said:
I don't disagree with any of this, all very valid.

However I'd probably suggest just coating the wheels in a dedicated coating. It's a simple enough process.
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well, the Wheel coatings are designed to take higher tempretures apparently


Im thinking of switching brushes to these then :

www.in2detailing.co.uk

Fluffy Thumb Wheel Mitt

Our new wheel wash mitt fits fully over the hand and has a thumb insert to allow accurate cleaning of alloy wheels.Soft and fluffy material enures it is safe to clean even the most delicate of wheel finishes.Created from the same soft microfibre material as our high quality Korean wash Mitts and...
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Gyeon Q2M Tire (Tyre) Brush

Superb maintenance products for outstanding detailing performanceStiff yet gentle synthetic hair, placed in a chemical resistant handle and an ergonomic shape combined in the Gyeon Q²M TireBrush to offer you safe and comfortable tire maintenance.Safe and ergonomicThe Q²M TireBrush is designed to...
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ShiWarrior said:
I'm not

That's what they are for

I just watched yet another video actually, and he also mentions this, this is why you should use wheel specific coatings because off all the braking heat
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It was just a little sarcasm.

Do I need a special wax for when my cars in the hot 40 deg sun... Or one for my bonnet because it heats up from my engine.

It's your cash... And I can see detailing is a big hobbie of yours so do as you please.
 
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kona786 said:
It was just a little sarcasm.

Do I need a special wax for when my cars in the hot 40 deg sun... Or one for my bonnet because it heats up from my engine.

It's your cash... And I can see detailing is a big hobbie of yours so do as you please.
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apologies, i missed that

Wheel protectants aren't cheap, so ill like to avoid buying one if possible

Thanks :)
 
ShiWarrior said:
im thinking about my new car more than anything and if i get the car i hope to get, then those wheels may come with dark alloys or normal alloys (not black)

is the mothers wheel brush too hard for the tyres then ?
i could get the mothers tyre brush which is a LOT cheaper than the wheel brush if that be better?

thanks for the tips
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If the brush has plastic bristles it might mar the wheels. A wheel woolie type would be better.

kona786 said:
It was just a little sarcasm.

Do I need a special wax for when my cars in the hot 40 deg sun... Or one for my bonnet because it heats up from my engine.

It's your cash... And I can see detailing is a big hobbie of yours so do as you please.
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Ironically, I saw this video and the car overheating 'cooked' the wax on the bonnet and it stopped beading. Make of that what you will.

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EZ CAR CARE Ceramic Wax - 8 WEEK UPDATE!!! #carcare #cardetailing #carwash

In a previous video (link below) I applied EZ CAR CARE's Ceramic Wax as part of their Weekend Warrior Kit. 8 weeks later, I'm back to see how this wax is per...
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ShiWarrior said:
apologies, i missed that

Wheel protectants aren't cheap, so ill like to avoid buying one if possible

Thanks :)
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Not at all.

www.cleanyourcar.co.uk

Poorboys Wheel Sealant

Poorboys Wheel Sealant Bright pink and smelling of suntan lotion, Poorboy’s Wheel Sealant can be used on aluminium, coated, chrome and painted wheels and offers superb protection from the environment and brake dust. Brake dust attacks the wheels and can leave you with corrosion, so the price
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FinishKare 1000P Hi-Temp Sealant

FinishKare 1000P Hi-Temp Sealant Developed from a West German process called Synthesis FinishKare 1000P is a blend of advanced pure synthetic materials. The result is a paste wax characterized by melting temps. of 250+ degrees, extreme hardness, extreme slickness, high gloss, and intensive wea
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this is what i ordered in the end


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I'm out out of my car pro one which I've been using for rinsless wash

I will be doing rinseless wash over the winter for the first time this year, so that will be interesting

I didn't buy that lot for winter specifically, I didn't even think about winter tbh
 
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I need to buy a clay bar, I usually stick with Bilt Hamber and have used Meguiars in the past. Any other brand worth trying or should I stick to Bilt Hamber.
 
ShiWarrior said:
turtle Wax are doing 20% off from their web shop

SAVE 20% OFF EVERYTHING

USE CODE: SALE20
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Got an email about that, did someone on here say the Redline wheel cleaner was decent? Its a cracking price compared to the likes of the Bilt Hamber/Car Pro stuff I usually get.


EDIT: and I even liked the post too lol. Might have to grab some.

Gilbert89 said:
At 5L for £20 - I’d recommend Turtlewax Redline as a fall out based wheel cleaner.

Does a cracking job for the money, if you think other alternatives are usually £12-17 per 500/1000ML.

Redline with a layer of foam over the top at work.



Only a weeks worth of brake dust but has removed stubborn rusted on deposits, being gloss back barrels I find deposits are ridiculously noticeable when the sun is beaming down on them.
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V_R said:
Got an email about that, did someone on here say the Redline wheel cleaner was decent? Its a cracking price compared to the likes of the Bilt Hamber/Car Pro stuff I usually get.


EDIT: and I even liked the post too lol. Might have to grab some.
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I thought it was worth a punt at £20 for 5L Next Day Delivered.

It’s not as potent as the likes of Auto Wheel, Purple Rain (The smell of rotten eggs is less offensive but still there) but as you can see certainly still effective.

Not sure if due to cost I’ve applied more product, used more often but it’s shifted stubborn rusted on iron deposits that I was unable to do so with Purplerain.

I like to add a layer of foam over the top before agitating.

ShiWarrior said:
Turtlewax Redline is a wheel cleaner not a Fall out remover
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It is a Wheel Cleaner but like Bilt Hamber Auto Wheel appears to contain the active ingredient found in fall out removers acting as both Wheel/Fallout Removal whilst formulated specifically for use on Wheels rather than Paintwork.

“What is the difference between Korrosol and Auto-Wheel?

While these products are both intended to target the same brake dust and other metallic fallout, they are specifically formulated for their own particular job. Korrosol is designed for paintwork and will spread more easily across the surface, while Auto-Wheel is designed to cling on and work on a dirtier, verticle surface.
The products will be easier to use and it will be more economical for you if these products are used correctly, however, using these products interchangeably won’t cause damage.”
 
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